Born this day in 1880, WC Fields (William Claude Dukenfield) Darby, Pennsylvania 5'8" comic actor, writer, comedian, The Bank Dick, It's A Gift. He died 12/25/1946 from alcohol-related stomach hemorrhage at age 66.
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Trophy designed by caricaturist Al Hirschfeld.
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On this day in 1975, 37 years ago, 1st Annual Comedy Awards of the year were held, hosted by Alan King.
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Died this day in 1977, Freddie Prinze (Frederick Karl Pruetzel) Los Angeles, California, 6' comedian, actor TV’s Chico & The Man. Born 06/22/1954, he died from a self-inflicted gunshot at age 22.
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“I love you, Kathy. I love the baby, but I need to find peace. I can't go on.” ~His last words, on the phone with his wife.
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“Goodnight, Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are.”
~Jimmy’s sign-off, referring to his first wife, Jeanne Olson. Calabash was the name of a Chicago suburb they both liked. |   |
Died this day in 1980, Jimmy Durante (James Francis Durante) Brooklyn, New York 5'7" singer, long-nosed comedian. Born 02/10/1893, he died from pneumonia at age 86.
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Information on stand-up comedy from comedians whose careers started before 1990. Research vintage comedy here!
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